Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist – 12-Month Secondment

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Dermatology Skin Cancer Team at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role sits in a small team with a large workload, delivering expert support for people with skin cancer and their families.

You will act as a key worker for follow-up patients, participate in the weekly MDT, mentor colleagues, and help develop the service while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Advanced communication qualification, or working towards one
• Two years' NHS experience
• Experience working with cancer patients
• Mentoring qualification (Nice to have)
• Evidence of working towards a higher level of education (Nice to have)
• Additional vocational training (Nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice, information and support to people with skin cancer, their families and carers
• Manage patients through their care journey, including follow-up, skin checks and ongoing monitoring
• Manage a cohort of follow-up patients who need ongoing monitoring
• Act as key worker for patients with a skin cancer diagnosis
• Attend and take part in the weekly MDT
• Work with doctors, nurses and other professionals to deliver safe, high-quality care
• Support patients to understand their diagnosis, treatment options and self-care
• Teach and guide staff, students and colleagues
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow national guidelines
• Help develop and improve the skin cancer service across the Trust

Skills

Advanced communication

Education

NMC registration

Advanced communication qualification, or working towards one

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Dermatology Skin Cancer Team at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role sits in a small team with a large workload, delivering expert support for people with skin cancer and their families.

You will act as a key worker for follow-up patients, participate in the weekly MDT, mentor colleagues, and help develop the service while maintaining accurate